Company officials could not be reached for comment, but Sears, once recognized as an anchor retailer at the Old Hickory Mall, is closing.

The Jackson store at 2021 North Highland Avenue, is one of 80 stores nationwide the parent company announced it would close, Friday.

Once the world’s largest retailer, this latest round of closings will leave the company with about 400 stores – or an average of eight per state.

Five years ago, Sears had 2,073 stores.

Sears filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in October.

(PHOTO: Sears, Old Hickory Mall)
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